Sport Ireland ASPIRE Programme
ASPIRE Graduate
Organisation: Cycling
Ireland
Department: Marketing
& Communications
Location: Sport Ireland Campus,
Blanchardstown (remote working in place until further notice)
Contract Length: 11 month
contract
Full time / Part time: Full time
Salary: €25,000 (per annum – pro
rata over 11 months)
Application closing date: Friday, 13th November at 5pm
Programme duration: Dec 2020 – Nov 2021
The Sport Ireland ASPIRE Programme
ASPIRE is a
graduate employment programme that is being funded by Sport Ireland. This
programme has been approved by Government with support from the Dormant
Accounts Fund. The aim of this programme is to enable a number of recently
qualified sport and physical activity graduates to gain relevant experience
working in the sports sector and to develop relevant skills and knowledge. The
successful graduate will receive an 11 month contract and will work directly
for Cycling Ireland. Cycling Ireland are responsible for the recruitment and
selection of the graduate.
Job Summary
The role of
the ASPIRE Graduate will be to support and coordinate programmes and projects
in liaison with the organisation’s business departments/units, stakeholders and
volunteers. The successful individual will work within the Marketing &
Communications Department performing a wide range of communications, marketing,
and administrative duties to support the organisation. This placement offers
the successful graduate a significant opportunity to gain relevant experience
and to potentially advance their career in the sports sector. The successful candidate will gain experience in a busy national governing body and will be an integral part of the team striving for best in class delivery of events, communications and sports marketing activities. Previous
experience in a similar role is not required.
Key Job Duties & Responsibilities
- To support the implementation of Cycling
Ireland’s communications strategy and wider Strategic Plan 2020-2024.
- Provide communications and administrative
support across all departments including events, membership, high-performance,
coaching and education.
- Assist with growing and managing Cycling
Ireland’s suite of owned media channels.
- Assist with the development and launch of
Cycling Ireland’s new website.
- Copy writing - drafting and issuing media
releases and statements, social media content, website articles and newsletter
content.
- Assist with the roll out of Cycling Ireland’s
brand identity.
- To support the implementation of Cycling
Ireland’s Sponsorship Strategy and work with key stakeholders and partners to
activate partnerships.
- Perform ad hoc duties as required across the business.
Full Job Description and Candidate Requirements HERE
Application
and Selection Process
The
closing date for applications is 5pm on 13 November 2020.
Please
send your application including CV, cover letter and/or response to the
selection criteria to scott.graham@cyclingireland.ie.
It
is indented interviews will take place week commencing the 23rd
November 2020 and will be conducted through video call.
The
role will commence in early December 2020. Appointment will be made subject to
satisfactory:
- Garda Vetting
- Access NI Vetting
- Reference Checking Procedures
Cycling Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This project was approved by the Government with support from the Dormant Accounts Fund.